One County Reads the Civil War: Events for Youth

SECRET CODES & SPIES
Tuesday, Sep 10 at 6:30pm
Hilton Head Branch Library | 2nd Grade & Up
Secret codes and messages played an important role in the Civil War. We’ll learn about those used during the war, and hear amazing stories about some of the bravest spies be-fore we try to solve some codes of our own.

THE CIVIL WAR EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS
Friday, Sep 13 at 6pm
Bluffton Branch Library | Ages 13-17
Find out what it was like to be a teen during the civil war.

THE SECRET QUILT
Tuesday, Sep 17, 6:30pm | Hilton Head Library | 2nd Grade & Up
Creative quilt makers designed patterns that contained messages and directions that slaves used to help them reach freedom along the Underground Railroad. Hear the story of The Patchwork Path and we’ll complete paper quilt squares using the same designs and patterns.

TIME TRAVEL BACK TO THE CIVIL WAR
Friday, Sep 20 at 3:30pm
Bluffton Branch Library | Ages 4-8
Children will learn through hands-on activities what it
was like to be a child during the Civil War.

TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT
Friday, Sep 20 at 6-8pm
Hilton Head Branch Library | Grades 6th-12th
As part of the One County Reads the Civil War series,
we are hosting an after-hours teen scavenger hunt at the library. Search for answers among Civil War clues and compete for prizes. Junk food will be provided.

CIVIL WAR TOYS
Monday, Sep 23 at 4pm | Lobeco Library | Families
A hands-on game day with authentic civil war era toys!

MAGIC TREE HOUSE/CIVIL WAR EXPERIENCE
Tuesday, Sep 24 at 4pm | Bluffton Library | Ages 6-10
This event features Civil War on Sunday, one of the books in the Magic Tree House series, includes activities & stories.

WISHBONE CIVIL WAR MATINEE
Thursday, Sep 26 at 4pm | Hilton Head Library | Ages 4+
Join us as we watch everyone’s favorite terrier, Wishbone,
in an episode featuring a classic tale of the Civil War.

TOYS OF THE 1860s
Saturday, Sep 28, 10a-12p | St. Helena Library | Ages 4-11
Learn about the toys & games children played around the time of the Civil War. Many of these toys and games are some we have been playing with since!

CRAFT-TIME: CIVIL WAR-STYLE
Thursday, Oct 3, 4p-5:30p | Hilton Head Library | Ages 4+
Our monthly craft time is taking on a historic feel as we try our hand at Civil War-era crafts. Drop in to discover toys, games, and crafts that were common in the 1860s.

TEEN LIFE DURING THE CIVIL WAR – LEISURE AND FUN
Thursday, Oct 3 at 6pm | Beaufort Library | Ages 13-17
During the Civil War, what activities kept teens occupied and busy? What did they do for fun? Join us to find out.

AMERICAN GIRLS: ADDY
Monday, Oct 7 at 4pm | Bluffton Library | Ages 7-12
This program focuses on Addy, one of the African-American characters in the popular American Girls series. Participants will discover Addy’s bravery and life in her time.

KIDS, TEENAGERS, PETS, & GIRLS: THE UNLIKELY HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR
Tuesday, Oct 8, 6:30p | Hilton Head Library | Grades 2nd +
Men weren’t the only ones fighting in the Civil War.
Kids and teenagers, pets, and even girls played important and heroic roles in the Civil War. We’ll learn about their courageous accomplishments and the lasting effect that they have on us today.

COMMUNICATION DURING THE CIVIL WAR
Friday, Oct 11 at 4p-4:45p | Beaufort Library | Ages 7-12
What, no telephone? Learn how you would communicate if you lived during the Civil War. Discussion and craft.

ANTIQUING YOUR PHOTO
Monday, October 14, 4pm-5:30pm | Teens ages 11-17 | St. Helena Library
Teens will be making their photographs look like they came out of the Civil War. Registration is required 843-255-6547. Limited to first 10 registrants.

CIVIL WAR GOOGLE TOUR
Monday, Oct 14, 5:30-7p | St. Helena Library | Grades 6-12
Can’t get to that Civil War battlefield in person? Take a Google Earth tour instead! Want to share locations relevant to Civil War history in our own community? Join us!

JUNIOR BOOKCLUB AT HILTON HEAD
Wednesday, Oct 16 at 4pm | Grades 2nd & Up
This month we’ll be reading Civil War books. Read one of your favorites or try one of our recommendations.

CIVIL WAR SPIES
Friday, Oct 18 at 4-4:45pm | Beaufort Library | Ages 7-12
Who's watching you? Learn about the spies and the risks they took during the Civil War. Discussion and craft.